Whether you can have a bowel movement after an enema depends on the situation. Enema is divided into clean enema and retention enema, the purpose of clean enema is laxative, applicable to patients with constipation, you can defecate about ten minutes after the enema, the effect will be better, defecation is more complete. Retention enema is to dissolve the drug and inject it through the anus, mainly used for the local treatment of ulcerative colitis, and white vinegar retention enema for patients with hepatic encephalopathy can prevent further aggravation of hepatic encephalopathy. For retention enema should try to extend the time of drug retention, the longer the time, the better the drug absorption, the better the therapeutic effect. It is recommended to defecate after half an hour after the retention enema. Normally, if the stool is dry, you should add more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and you can increase the dietary fiber, that is, coarse grains appropriately.